Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday, 16 November 2026 (Including F&O)

This nifty metal prediction for Monday follows a Friday, 13 November 2026 session in which Nifty Metal fell 0.98 percent to 12,647.90, closing about 50 points above its low of 12,598.00 after a lower open at 12,700.50.

Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, and Kunal Singla, Associate Director at Univest, are tracking sector-specific triggers and F&O positioning ahead of Monday's session, the next regular trading day after Friday's close.

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What Friday Told Us

• Nifty Metal fell 0.98 percent to 12,647.90, with a high of 12,748.55 and a low of 12,598.00.
• Nifty 50 fell 0.61 percent to 25,144.30.
• India VIX fell 5.05 percent to 15.78.
• Most active among the stocks Univest tracked: Zee Entertainment (about 47.5 million shares), HDFC Bank (about 23.4 million) and Reliance Industries (about 13.8 million).

Nifty Metal Prediction for Monday: Key Levels

Nifty Metal traded between 12,598.00 and 12,748.55 on Friday, against a previous close of 12,772.60, and settled at 12,647.90. On the downside, 12,598.00 is the first reference level to watch if the day's move is tested. On the upside, 12,700.50, 12,748.55 and 12,772.60 mark the nearest resistance. Univest's analysts treat these as reference points drawn from Friday's trading range, not as targets.

Trend	Support	Resistance
Negative	12,598.00	12,700.50, 12,748.55, 12,772.60

The index level is the headline number for this note, and the change is measured against Thursday's close.

For traders, the nifty metal prediction for Monday is a framework for planning risk, with position size and stop levels left to the individual.

Key Drivers for Monday

• Nifty Metal fell 0.98 percent, with a high of 12,748.55 and a low of 12,598.00.
• Nifty Metal opened at 12,700.50, below the previous close of 12,772.60, and ended 52.60 below the open.
• Copper futures fell 0.83 percent on MCX and zinc fell 0.94 percent, so base metals were weaker as well.

Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla flag the first half hour of Monday's trade as the point to revisit this nifty metal prediction for Monday.

Anyone following the nifty metal prediction for Monday should keep the opening range in view before reading too much into early moves.

Nothing in this nifty metal prediction for Monday is a promise of returns, and every level quoted can fail.

Stocks and Triggers to Watch in the Nifty Metal Space

Nifty Metal fell 0.98 percent against a Nifty 50 fall of 0.61 percent. MCX copper fell 0.83 percent to Rs 1,317.20 and zinc fell 0.94 percent to Rs 404.50, so equities and futures moved lower together.

In the F&O segment, the Nifty options data Univest checked shows the nearest expiry on 17 November 2026. Call open interest was highest at the 25,500 strike and put open interest at the 25,000 strike, with a put-call ratio of approximately 0.83, which means call open interest is larger than put open interest. India VIX fell 5.05 percent to 15.78. Univest's analysts treat these strikes as reference points for the broader market, not as predictions for Nifty Metal.

In short, the nifty metal prediction for Monday rests on Friday's verified close and the overnight risks listed below.

These are educational views, not buy calls, and each should be checked against your own risk plan before acting.

How Friday's Broader Session Unfolded

Nifty Auto fell 1.07 percent and Nifty Metal fell 0.98 percent, while Nifty FMCG was almost flat, down 0.01 percent, and Nifty PSU Bank fell 0.51 percent. India VIX, the market's fear gauge, fell 5.05 percent to 15.78 from 16.62, after trading between 15.30 and 16.88 during the day. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,144.30 on Friday, down 0.61 percent from Thursday's close of 25,299.35. It opened at 25,209.85, touched a high of 25,246.35, fell to 25,054.40 and finished about 90 points above the low. The Sensex closed at 81,592.45, down 0.39 percent, while the Bank Nifty closed at 61,034.10, down 0.79 percent, after opening at its high of 61,300.55. Nifty Next 50 fell 0.83 percent and the Nifty 500 fell 0.55 percent, while Nifty Midcap 50 was almost flat, down 0.04 percent, so mid-caps held up better than the large-cap benchmark. In the options market, the Nifty put-call ratio was approximately 0.83, with call open interest highest at the 25,500 strike and put open interest highest at 25,000, for the 17 November expiry. The trigger for Friday's moves was not independently confirmed.

Placed against that backdrop, the nifty metal prediction for Monday reads Friday's move in the context of a broader market that closed lower.

Analyst View for Monday

Kunal Singla suggests that Nifty Metal needs a recovery toward 12,772.60, the previous close, to improve the tone, with 12,598.00 the first support.

Ankit Jaiswal flags that a move below 12,598, the low, would deepen the weakness, while 12,700.50, the open, is the first upper level to clear

Both analysts stress that the nifty metal prediction for Monday is a view built on levels and data, not a forecast of returns.

A fair reading of this nifty metal prediction for Monday is that Friday's data sets the context, while Monday's first hour decides how much of it carries forward.

Why This Is Written for Monday

This nifty metal prediction for Monday is written on Friday, 13 November 2026, after the close, using today's closing data, for the next regular trading session on Monday, 16 November 2026. NSE and BSE traded as normal today, Saturday and Sunday are non-trading days, and Monday is a regular session with no exchange holiday.

Because the equity market is shut for the day, the nifty metal prediction for Monday relies on Friday's close rather than any live price.

Overseas markets and currency moves over the weekend can open Monday with a gap in either direction. Treat this as a briefing to prepare for the session, not a live call that updates through the day.

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Risks to This Prediction

• A move back above the previous close of 12,772.60 would soften the cautious view, while a break below the low of 12,598.00 would deepen the weakness.
• A stronger US Dollar Index could pressure metal stocks and futures together.
• A rebound in global metal prices could lift the index toward the open of 12,700.50.

Readers comparing views should note that this nifty metal prediction for Monday draws only on Friday's closing numbers and the factors listed here.

As with any nifty metal prediction for Monday, the opening minutes of Monday's trade will confirm or challenge the levels discussed here.

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Conclusion

The nifty metal prediction for Monday leans mildly cautious into 16 November 2026, with global metal prices and the US Dollar Index as the key variables to track. Ankit Jaiswal and Kunal Singla will revisit this view once Monday's opening trade confirms direction.

Disclaimer: Investments in securities are subject to market risk. Read all related documents carefully before investing. The information provided here is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Univest is a SEBI-registered investment adviser (Registration No. INH000013776). Past performance is not indicative of future returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nifty metal prediction for Monday?

Ans. It is mildly cautious for 16 November 2026, after Nifty Metal fell 0.98 percent to 12,647.90 on Friday.

Why is this a prediction for Monday, 16 November 2026?

Ans. Because this note is published on Friday, 13 November 2026, after the close, and the next regular trading session is Monday, 16 November 2026. Saturday and Sunday are non-trading days, and there is no exchange holiday on Monday.

Why did Nifty Metal fell on Friday?

Ans. Nifty Metal fell 0.98 percent to 12,647.90. The specific trigger was not independently confirmed.

What levels matter for Nifty Metal on Monday?

Ans. Support sits near 12,598.00. Resistance sits near 12,700.50, 12,748.55 and 12,772.60.

Is this a buy or sell call?

Ans. No. This is an educational outlook from Univest's research team, not a buy or sell call. Traders should check any view against their own risk plan before acting.